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Medical Case Studies
Lactulose
Lactulose
Lactulose is a synthetic, non-digestible sugar used in the treatment of chronic constipation and hepatic encephalopathy, a complication of liver disease. It is a disaccharide (double-sugar) formed from one molecule each of the simple sugars fructose and galactose. The commercial syrup used for treatment of constipation is dyed yellow-orange. It is produced commercially by isomerization of lactose.
Lactulose - List of case studies
- Portosystemic Encephalopathy in Hepatocellular Carcinoma
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During hospitalization the patient was treated with lactulose , enemas and ramified amino acids by injection with fast return to consciousness. Current therapy: Lactulose syrup, 2 spoons twice a day Insulin glulisine (ex. Apidra), 7 ...
- Drugs
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Labelled somatostatin analogues Lactic cultures Lactulose Lamictal Lamotrigine Lanoxil Lanoxin Lansox ...